Reviewed on: April 13,2026
Inmate Services & Supplies

Can You Send Music to an Inmate in a Nevada State Prison?

Do the state prisons in Nevada allow a cd with voice recorded on it and songs for my friend? He has never been to prison before and I do not know anything about the system.

CDs are not accepted at Nevada state prisons or virtually any correctional facility in the country.
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✓ Verified answer August 17,2014 · Inmate Services & Supplies
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CDs are not accepted at Nevada state prisons or virtually any correctional facility in the country. Physical media has been eliminated from approved property lists across most systems due to security concerns around the concealment of contraband.

Voice-recorded CDs from home are also not permitted for the same reason, and additionally because facilities have no way to verify the content of a personally recorded disc without extensive review that most mail rooms are not equipped to conduct.

The good news is that music access has genuinely improved inside many facilities through digital platforms. Nevada Department of Corrections facilities use JPay's media system, which allows inmates to purchase and download songs digitally through a JPay MP3 player, known as the JP4 or JP5 player depending on the facility. The player is purchased through commissary and songs are downloaded through JPay kiosks inside the facility or through tablets where available.

If your friend wants music, putting money on their books so they can purchase the player and download songs through JPay is the most practical path. The selection is substantial and the system is widely used across Nevada state facilities.

Accepted Answer Date Created: August 17,2014
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About this answer: This response was prepared by InmateAid’s editorial team in consultation with former inmates who have direct experience with the federal correctional system. InmateAid has served families of the incarcerated since 2012. This is general information only — not legal advice. Last reviewed April 2026.